Finding the Third Proportional to 60,592 and 129,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,592 and 129,608 is: 277,235.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,592 : 129,608 = 129,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,592/129,608 = 129,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,592x = 129,608 × 129,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,592x = 16,798,233,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,798,233,664/60,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,235.17
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